In this episode, I speak with Sonni Abatta, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist, about the complexities of redefining personal narratives and navigating the modern media landscape. As a dedicated media professional and mother of three, Sonni opens up about her transition from spending 15 years in traditional media to creating a digital platform that informs women without the overwhelm.

Sonni shares insights into how her highly expressive Italian-American upbringing shaped her emotional intelligence and deep communication skills. Our conversation explores the process of connecting with the inner child, recognizing how early coping mechanisms can transform into powerful adult strengths like discernment and self-soothing.

We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from intentionally consuming news across the ideological spectrum to holding opposing viewpoints without feeling attacked. Sonni emphasizes the importance of not parenting from your own trauma and raising children with the capacity to set boundaries, inspiring others to honor generational strength while rewriting the Mother Code.

You'll also hear about:

(03:50) The journey from traditional media to digital spaces

(08:20) The profound impact of inner child work and family dynamics

(14:59) Building emotional intelligence and the ability to self-soothe

(24:16) Navigating charged global topics with nuance and multiple perspectives

(31:29) Avoiding the trap of parenting from your own childhood trauma

(39:46) Blending news and lifestyle with a 25% serious, 75% fun approach

(41:22) Sonni's reflections on rewriting the Mother Code through generational strength

Don't miss Sonni's inspiring perspective on finding alignment between personal truth and conscious media consumption!

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220: Living Authentically: Finding Growth in Media and Motherhood with Sonni Abatta